BG John Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I wish I still had my last car, a 1993 Escort Estate. It looked quite nice, and did everything I wanted. Except it wasn't suitable for living in when I went travelling, so it went. If I could have kept it, I hope it would be nicely restored by now, and good for another decade or two. I really don't want to get rid of my 1999 house on wheels, as almost everything recent looks pretty awful. Not that I know what most of them are any more, or care that much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2016 Lexus NX F Sport Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 1957 Rambler Cross-Country Station Wagon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted July 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2016 I must be the odd one out as I like the MB GLA, to me it is not so much an SUV as the car that the A Class should have been. We looked at the A Class and whilst it is quite pretty (to our eyes) the packaging is very poor and the engines decidedly average and with a harsh ride. Given it is more expensive than its rivals it is not really very good that it is such a middle mediocre - average car. The GLA seemed to address the packaging issues and it felt more comfortable, it also drives like a regular car. The main problem was the price, it is not cheap and you can get some seriously good cars for the price of a decent spec GLA. Hence my wife went for a VW Golf, painfully conventional and average looking but an excellent car in every way (well, maybe apart from emissions). On style I think the current car scene is no different to any other period in automotive history, a few stand out cars which look outstanding and the great mass of cars which just look average. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Just about anything 1970s? I'll note that the Lamborghini Miura was not designed in the 1970s, so please don't offer that up as a counter-example. (I'm not a fan of "the wedge" era.) Porsche 917K. And the argument that it was a racing car is invalid, since there are two road legal examples in existence. Regards, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Chrysler PT Cruiser OY!! At least it stands out, agree something of a Marmite car but I'm quite fond of mine now (took a while after several Rovers). It's also surprising how many people say they like them but wouldn't have the courage to buy one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Mind you, looks-wise it's like Helen of Troy compared to the pretend off-roader that bears the Mini badge - that really has had a good thrashing with an ugly stick. John Is that after her face launched a thousand ships? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigo Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 1957 Rambler Cross-Country Station Wagon I used to have one of them when I was younger https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/61/9a/5c/619a5c592383bcf1cac7a035b4a7c974.jpg Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2016 How's this for half ugly? The E-type hearse from the film "Harold and Maude". Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I saw a Mercedes GLA250 yesterday. What were they thinking? Perhaps MB is trying to look a bit more "21st Century", but they seem to gone completely bonkers with this thing. (I hope I haven't offended too many RMwebbers ) I can't say I find the Mercedes in the first post too horrible....... Awe! not that bad..... I must admit it looks much better in the photos than it does in real life....... An amusing thread and there are some real mangers mentioned along the way, but I think your opening example is way off the mark Andy. The GLA is OK and from several angles is a good looker. It doesn't look so good in certain colours though and the AMG body styling versions are a must. The SE is a no no, style wise My wife has had one for almost 2 years and for more than 6 months after she first got it, lots of people approached her to ask questions and say they liked the look of it. Youngsters think it's rather "Cool" looking too. I must be the odd one out as I like the MB GLA, to me it is not so much an SUV as the car that the A Class should have been. We looked at the A Class and whilst it is quite pretty (to our eyes) the packaging is very poor and the engines decidedly average and with a harsh ride. Given it is more expensive than its rivals it is not really very good that it is such a middle mediocre - average car. The GLA seemed to address the packaging issues and it felt more comfortable, it also drives like a regular car. The main problem was the price, it is not cheap and you can get some seriously good cars for the price of a decent spec GLA....... I totally agree with that. The A Class is a good looker, but feels a bit claustrophobic inside. The ride is very firm. The GLA in comparison, rides very well and is much more spacious inside, particularly in the larger rear and with the bigger load area. Price wise, it's way too expensive, just like its competitors, the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. The larger Nissan Qashqui and Mazda CX-5 offer much better value. Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 ?...A bloke down the road from me has a Juke and loves the way it drives but hates the interior which is unbelievably small compared to its outside proportions. I think it surprises a lot of people to find the Puke is quite small on the inside. Then again, it's based on the same platform as the recent Micra and current (2nd generation) Renault Twingo. Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 A couple of people have mentioned the big, "bloated" Mini Countryman, but I'd like to add the little "stumpy" Mini Coupe into the mix. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_Countryman#/media/File%3A2012_Mini_Countryman_--_03-24-2012_2.JPG Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted July 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2016 Rather than the BMW X3 or i3 I raise you the Nissan Cube. I don't know if one ever polluted your shores. Imagine it in shocking pink. nissan cube! i really want one of those, a great looking little car in my opinion, and well spec'd too Renault Vel Satis , erm, yep, i want one of those too, again huge spec for pennies now days (if you can find a good one) although i'd prefer a renault avantime Chrysler PT Cruiser had one of those Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevescan Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 When i first started working in the garage i had the pleasure!! of working on and driving the NSU P4 what an ugly lump. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railsquid Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Fiat Multipla - ugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted July 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2016 Had a square box for a hire car on my recent UK trip. Dacia Duster. Ridiculous name, unrefined styling, superb car to drive and probably the second-best ever after the Kia C'eed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 ....as does the Range Rover Evoque. I'm surprised anyone can see out of one of those. You want to try driving one if your over 5ft 8in tall I'm 6ft 1in and ended up with a very stiff neck after only a very short journey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Yes the lights and ugly bumps on many modern cars are just atrocious. No "streamlining" anymore, like the rather nice Yank Tank brianUSA has above. I'd like one of those. Brit15 Apparently the bumps are done to add strength to panels, now they are made out of thinner metal to reduce their weight. Imagine the creativity occurring in design offices one Monday morning a few years ago when Der management announced to their minions that every car on the drawing board had to be "improved". I quite like the bonnet and headlight humps, it's like driving an old Jag (and about as reliable...). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 ....as does the Range Rover Evoque. I'm surprised anyone can see out of one of those. For those who tend to drive them, what's behind is rarely a consideration.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2016 For those who tend to drive them, what's behind is rarely a consideration.... ...except when it's the horse trailer... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickstart Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Hi Not sure that many current cars stand out enough to be ugly. However a couple of years ago I was on the motorway and came across a BMW X6 (I think), which had some kind of styling kit on it. They are not good looking at the best of times and that one looked truly hideous. A couple of people have mentioned the big, "bloated" Mini Countryman Maybe they should have just called them the Maxi. All the best Katy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I hate the Nissan Puke with a vengeance. Every time I see one I think about the poor bu66er who actually went out and bought it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 The Range Rover Evoque is equally disgusting. It looks like someone's trod on the rear end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I think the Fiat Multipla looks like Pingu the penguin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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